| Abstract | Privrženost, kao jedna od temeljnih ljudskih karatkeristika, često se proučavala u odnosima s ljubavnim partnerima, članovima obitelji, prijateljima i ostalim značajnim drugima. Međutim, uz sve rašireniji trend udomljavanja kućnih ljubimaca u proteklih nekoliko desetljeća, često se konstrukt privrženosti spominje u istom kontekstu. Cilj ovog istraživanja je bio ispitati odnos privrženosti kućnom ljubimcu, antropomorfizma te mentalne i fizičke dobrobiti kod vlasnika kućnih ljubimaca, točnije kod vlasnika mačaka i pasa. U istraživanju su korištene Dienerove skale subjektivne dobrobiti: Skala zadovoljstva životom, Skala prosperiteta i Skala pozitivnih i negativnih iskustava, Upitnik fizičkih simptoma (PHQ-15), Kratki upitnik mentalnog zdravlja (MHI-5), Upitnik karakteristika i funkcija privrženosti (prilagođen kućnim ljubimcima), Skala antropomorfizma te Skala skrbi za ljubimca. U istraživanju su sudjelovali većinom pripadnici studentske populacije te nešto manji broj pripadnika ostalih dobnih skupina, uglavnom s područja Splita, Zadra i Zagreba. Prosječna dob sudionika bila je 27 godina dok je istraživanju pristupilo 505 sudionika (467 žena te 38 muškaraca), od čega 315 vlasnika pasa te 190 vlasnika mačaka. Podaci su prikupljeni putem online upitnika. Analizom rezultata utvrđeno je da su vlasnici pasa značajno privrženiji svojim ljubimcima u odnosu na vlasnike mačaka, te da vlasnici pasa općenito izjavljuju o većoj mentalnoj dobrobiti u odnosu na vlasnike mačaka te su isto tako vlasnici pasa bili skloniji antropomorfizmu u odnosu na vlasnike mačaka. Također, primarni vlasnici ljubimaca su značajno privrženiji svojim ljubimcima te općenito iskazuju o većoj mentalnoj dobrobiti i većoj sklonosti antropomorfizmu u odnosu na sekundarne vlasnike ljubimaca. Razlike u fizičkoj dobrobiti između vlasnika pasa i vlasnika mačaka te između primarnih i sekundarnih vlasnika ljubimaca nisu utvrđene. Primarni vlasnici ljubimaca koji su bili privrženiji svojim ljubimcima su također doživljavali više negativnih iskustava. Vlasnici mačaka te primarni vlasnici ljubimaca koji su bili privrženiji svojim ljubicima su također izjavljivali o više mentalnih simptoma, odnosno o nižoj mentalnoj dobrobiti. Svi vlasnici ljubimaca, vlasnici pasa, vlasnici mačaka te primarni vlasnici ljubimaca koji su privrženiji svojim ljubimcima su također izjavljivali o više fizičkih simptoma, odnosno o manjoj fizičkoj dobrobiti. Vlasnici ljubimaca koji su privrženiji svojim ljubimcima su također bili skloniji antropomorfizmu, te je navedeno vrijedilo za sve podskupine sudionika. |
| Abstract (english) | Atttachment, as one of the key human characteristics, has been examined in various relationships, including partners, family members, friends and other significant others. However, with widespread trends of pet ownership in the past decades, the construct of attachment is often mentioned in the same context. Considering that pet attachment is often mentioned along with anthropomorphism and health benefits, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between pet attachment, anthropomorphism and health benefits among pet owners, specifically dog and cat owners. The instruments used in this study were: Diener`s Subjective Well-Being Scales: Satisfaction With Life Scale, Flourishing Scale and Scale of Positive and Negative Experience, Patient Health Questionairre (PHQ-15), Mental Health Inventory – 5 (MHI-5), Attachment Characteristis and Functions Questionairre (adapted for use with pets), Anthropomorphism Scale and Care for Pets Scale. The sample mainly consisted of students and fewer members of other age groups, mostly from Split, Zadar and Zagreb. The average age of respondents was 27 years, while 505 respondents (467 women and 38 men) took part in the study, of which 315 were dog owners and 190 were cat owners. The data was collected using an online survey. The statistical analysis of the data shows that dog owners were significantly more attached to their pets than cat owners. Dog owners also reported higher mental wellbeing levels compared to cat owners and were more likely to use antropomorphism while interacting with their pets. Primary pet owners were significantly more attached to their pets than secondary owners, and they also reported higher mental wellbeing and were more likely to use anthropomorphism compared to secondary owners. No significant difference in physical wellbeing was found between dog owners and cat owners, as well as between primary and secondary pet owners. Primary pet owners who were more attached to their pets also experienced more negative experiences. Cat owners and primary owners who were more attached to their pets, reported more mental symptoms, or lower mental wellbeing. All pet owners, dog owners, cat owners and primary owners who were more attached to their pets also reported more physical symptoms, or lower physical wellbeing. Pet owners who were more attached to their pets were also more prone to anthropomorphism, which was found for all subgroups of participants. |
